Blogotariat

Oz Blog News Commentary
MacroBusiness Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 09:30 Source

Late yesterday, in a conversation with Michelle Grattan on The Conversation’s Politics podcast, Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser talked about monetary policy, oil prices, and the Australian economy. Hauser said the Australian economy is now in fantastic shape. Over the past year, economic growth has accelerated, unemployment is still near all-time lows, and overall wealth and

Sticky: No
MacroBusiness Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 09:00 Source

Australia’s performative democracy is a circus of jingling clowns pretending to care about national interests while doing nothing of substance. This situation is largely due to the structure of political parties, which lends itself to corruption and cowardice in the face of vested interests. Therefore, political parties avoid conflict at all costs, even when it

Sticky: No
MacroBusiness Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 08:00 Source

Between the mid-1990s and 2004, Australia saw a strong rise in household formation for the 25 to 34 age demographic. With an adequate supply of new homes compared with dwelling completions, as illustrated by the chart below from AMP’s Shane Oliver, the nation’s younger demographics were able to form households in greater and greater numbers.

The post Australia has forsaken it’s young appeared first on MacroBusiness.

Sticky: No
Your Democracy Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 06:55 Source

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yyABZnjATM&t=309s

Bill Maher UNHINGED PRAISE For Iran 'LIBERATION'

Ryan and Emily discuss Bill Maher praising the war in Iran.

 

Well, to make a long story short, Bill Maher is Jewish!

Sticky: No
Your Democracy Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 06:44 Source

 

ALTHOUGH OFFICIALLY A VICTIM OF THE WAR BETWEEN IRAN AND THE REST OF THE WORLD [APART FROM CHINA, RUSSIA AND A FEW MINNOWS] SAUDI ARABIA WAS ONE OF THE MAIN INSTIGATOR OF THE CONFLICT.

Sticky: No
MacroBusiness Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 00:01 Source

Roy Morgan’s latest mortgage stress report notes that the risk of mortgage stress fell to its lowest for three years in January, before the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked the official cash rate: Roy Morgan estimates that 23.9% of mortgage holders (1,184,000) were ‘At Risk’ of ‘mortgage stress’ in January 2026, down 4% from

Sticky: No
Renew Economy Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 00:01 Source

Draft rules to both protect the grid and make it easier for data centres to connect are open to consultation, but at least one tech giant is already pushing back.

The post Data centres told to “ride through” grid faults, under proposed new rules to lessen risk of blackouts appeared first on Renew Economy.

Sticky: No
Renew Economy Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 00:01 Source

Draft rules to both protect the grid and make it easier for data centres to connect are open to consultation, but at least one tech giant is already pushing back.

The post Data centres will have to “ride through” grid faults, not trip off, under proposed new rules appeared first on Renew Economy.

Sticky: No
Your Democracy Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 17:24 Source

CNN's Jake Tapper interviewed pro-Israel journalist Emily Schrader to speak on behalf of the Iranians. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks. 

Jake Tapper Tries To Pull A FAST ONE On His Audience

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fodp1JAWecc

Sticky: No
Core Econ Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 16:50 Source

In an increasingly competitive business environment, organisations must leverage every available resource to maintain growth and sustainability. Professional bookkeeping services have emerged as a vital asset, offering precise financial insights, ensuring compliance with regulations, and allowing business leaders to dedicate more time to strategic initiatives.

Sticky: No
Renew Economy Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 14:26 Source

Fierce critic of net zero, renewables and home battery rebates chosen to lead the National Party, with a deputy who might have different views.

The post “Mr Coal” and hater of the home battery rebate is the new leader of the National Party appeared first on Renew Economy.

Sticky: No
Renew Economy Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 14:21 Source

Developer of a 2 GW wind farm and big battery in the NSW Central Tablelands has announced an Australian-first deal to deliver affordable local housing.

The post Huge, forest-based wind farm signs up to deliver long-term affordable housing in regional NSW appeared first on Renew Economy.

Sticky: No
Renew Economy Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 14:05 Source

Energy retailer says gas services "no longer align" with its vision, as it pivots to focus entirely on virtual power plant technology and renewable solutions.

The post Energy retailer dumps gas licence to “focus exclusively” on solar, batteries and VPPs appeared first on Renew Economy.

Sticky: No
Renew Economy Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 14:03 Source

Torrens Island batterySA big battery is again put on standby as rooftop PV sends local grid demand below zero - but it and other big batteries are yet to be forced into action.

The post Big battery put on standby again as rooftop PV sends grid demand below zero, but none forced to charge appeared first on Renew Economy.

Sticky: No

Pages